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20 February 2024
At British Spirals & Castings, we understand the importance of keeping up with design trends. Pieces like staircases and balconies need to stand the test of time and provide an aesthetic that will work as trends change from year to year. With our bespoke design approach, we can work with you to find ways to […]
12 July 2022
When creating pieces for period properties, capturing the original spirit of the building is often a key part of the design process. That was certainly the case when we were approached by a homeowner looking to replace the balcony on their early 20th century costal property. We worked with the owners to create a bespoke […]
16 March 2022
2022 is set to be an important year here at British Spirals & Castings as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary in May. The business has changed a lot over the years, growing from a two-man operation in an old shed, to the company we are today with over 20 staff, our own foundry and workshop, […]
11 February 2022
We are very proud of the fact that all our staircases, railings and balconies are produced right here in Britain and our foundry is a key part of that. It supplies all the aluminium components for our pieces and means we have total control over the quality of both raw materials and production. Following an […]
18 March 2021
Here at British Spirals & Castings, we take real pride in the fact that all our pieces, whether they be staircases, balconies, balustrades or railings, are produced by craftspeople right here in the UK. By taking this approach, we can ensure that everything we produce meets our high standards and provides pleasure for customers for […]
20 January 2021
Spiral staircases are often chosen for projects where space is very tight, but they can also provide a graceful feature within much larger spaces. For Ash Tree Barn, a luxurious 5-bedroom property from Vanmark Group, we created a large diameter Scandinavian spiral staircase within the library, which provides a focal point both inside and out. […]
27 November 2020
Update – 27/11/20 We’re pleased to announce that our showroom is reopening to visitors by appointment from 2nd December. To book a visit, please contact us via phone (01663 750716) or email: sales@britishsc.co.uk. Our workshop and foundry continue to operate as usual with safety measures in place. If you have any queries, please get in touch via […]
04 September 2020
A staircase is a fairly unusual purchase so when our customers first get in touch with us, they have usually done some looking around. One thing we hear all too often is that they’ve been advised that they can only order their spiral staircase in specific diameters. Nothing could be further from the truth! The […]
11 October 2019
No matter where you are in the world, you’re never too far away from a British Spirals & Castings staircase or balcony. Around one in six of our spiral staircases are sent overseas for buildings in places such as the US, Canada, Japan, Germany and New Zealand. Whilst we handle many of these orders directly […]
28 March 2019
We received some exciting news this week as the plans for the new buildings at our Staffordshire foundry were finally granted planning permission. The Milton foundry was first opened back in the 1950s and it is where all our cast aluminium staircases, balconies and railings start their life before going on to homes and businesses […]
17 January 2019
We are no stranger to unusual design requests here at British Spirals & Castings, but the phone call we received back in 2016 was quite a shock! Disney were producing a sequel to the beloved classic, Mary Poppins, and needed an upside-down spiral staircase for one of the film’s most memorable musical numbers, featuring Meryl […]
18 June 2018
It’s no exaggeration to say that a balustrade can make or break a staircase. Achieving a premium finish is not only about the quality of the styling and materials, but also the precision of the design and manufacture. There are few better examples of this than a project we recently completed in London where we […]
12 March 2018
The landscape around our workshop in the High Peak is well known for its gritstone hills, open moors and farmland. Despite its undoubted beauty, visitors these days might be surprised to know that this whole area was once a Royal Forest. Indeed, the name of our village – Chapel-en-le-Firth – roughly translates to “chapel in […]
21 December 2017
The whole team here at British Spirals & Castings would like to wish everyone a happy and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. During the festive period, the business will be closed from 12pm on Friday, 22nd December and will reopen Tuesday, 2nd January 2018. Voicemails and emails will be checked periodically so urgent messages will be […]
11 November 2017
Here at British Spirals & Castings, we always aim to deliver products which meet our client’s exact requirements. From time-to-time this means partnering with carefully chosen manufacturers and suppliers who can deliver specialist complimentary elements. This was the case in a recent project in London where were asked to supply and fit cast iron balustrade […]
07 September 2017
How many times have you reached the end of a summer holiday and wished you could just forget about coming home? One of our Victorian staircases is living out that dream in the Mediterranean sun after it was installed externally on a renovated village house which is one of three individual charming dwellings available for […]
17 August 2017
It can be difficult getting the balance right between creating a welcoming home and ensuring safety, but garden wall railings can offer a functional and stylish solution. Our home is our safe space. It offers us the freedom to express who we are and what we like, whilst also providing us with an enclosed environment […]
20 July 2017
Turned staircases are masters of disguise. With their right-angled forms, they can conceal upper floors from view and fit into spaces you would never imagine. They also operate under a variety of different aliases, including: winder staircases, kited staircases, L shaped stairs and even ‘dog-legged’ stairs. If you’ve spent time looking for a new staircase, […]
26 May 2017
In Britain, we’re lucky to have millions of period homes. Whilst these properties are full of character and history, the spaces inside often aren’t designed for modern, open living. One way to make better use of your home is by moving or re-orienting your staircase. With some careful planning, this change of location can make […]
02 May 2017
Today is a very special occasion for British Spirals & Castings, marking exactly 25 years under the ownership of the Harding family! We remain a proud family business. Richard and Billie, who started the business from a shed all those years ago, have been joined on the board by their children, Antonia and Ben Harding. […]
25 April 2017
Here at British Spirals & Castings, we’ve been manufacturing replacement railings for period properties for many years and offer a range of designs on our cast iron store. We classify these historical railing designs into three categories: Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. But what is the difference between these styles? A Brief History of Iron Railings […]
09 February 2017
British Spirals & Castings have helped to turn back the clock and restore the pre-war prestige of a Victorian property in London. The home initially benefited from large French windows which led out onto a balcony, evoking images of the original home owners in large feathered hats and tailcoats taking tea whilst admiring the garden […]
12 January 2017
It is not often that I write looking back on the past but I feel that 2016 proved to be an exceptional year for British Spirals & Castings, not only in terms of normal business requirements, but in the development of the team and the foundations that we have concreted for us to build and […]
22 December 2016
We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the whole team here at British Spirals & Castings. We will be closing for the Christmas break on Thursday 22nd December 2016 and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. Voicemails and emails will be checked periodically so urgent […]
09 December 2016
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a few handcrafted decorations. One of our festive favourites are five-point origami stars. They can be strung together to hang between balusters, blu-tacked to doors or used to fill decorative bowls. If you fancy making some of your own, you’re in luck! We’ve made a quick how-to guide for […]
10 November 2016
One of our latest exterior spiral staircases is providing a stunning new feature for a restored 15th Century farmhouse in the South of France. Mas Pallarès nestles amidst the vines and cherry orchards of the Reynes Valley at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains. Owner, Elizabeth Price, has converted the property into apartments for holidaymakers . As part of a […]
01 December 2015
It’s hard to believe, but 2015 is almost at a close, and what a year it’s been! A new baby Princess arrived, England spectacularly flunked at the rugby and water was discovered on Mars. For all the staff here at British Spirals & Castings, 2015 has been a particularly special year as it’s the first […]
12 November 2015
We’re pleased to announce British Spirals & Castings will be exhibiting at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham next April! As the UK’s biggest self-build and renovating event, the show had over 32,000 visitors last year and targets the self-build, renovation and home improvement market. The four-day exhibition will be a […]
15 September 2015
When told to think of a balcony, you automatically picture an above head height structure. However we were recently asked to design and build a balcony which actually provided a walkway on ground level, and what a stunning and innovative use of our balcony component parts it was! Tasked to work alongside the architect, we […]
10 September 2015
A 16th Century building in Suffolk has been given a contemporary twist thanks to a stunning cast aluminium spiral staircase created by British Spirals & Castings. The Grade II listed property had already seen a good deal of change in its lifespan, originally being used as a dairy range and a brew house, before work […]